Project Pyxis - National Dossier

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Project Pyxis National Dossier

Lore surrounding the independent polities of the Pyxis System, courtesy of the Institute of Nations.

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**Full Name, Title Case**
Often Referred Names

Founding -
Capital - Subhead with polity capitals below if applicable
Population - 
Colors - 
Military - 
Namesake - If applicable. Remove if not.

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**Names of Celestial Objects Controlled**

Add names of Celestial Objects in the format

Name (Type of Object)

Reference Nation

The Nyx Alliance

The Nyx Alliance
NA, The Alliance

Founding - 2104 (Conspiracy), 2109 (Official)
Capital - Lytta City, Oizys
Population - 192 Million
Colors - Black, Dark Gray
Military - Nyx Combined Navy
Namesake - Nyx, Goddess and Personification of the Night

A nation located in the outer regions of Pyxis, the Nyx Alliance is an association of moons controlling the space in and around the ninth planet, Nyx. The colonies of Nyx had been conspiring to declare their independence for five years before this plan rapidly accelerated during the Elysium Kessler Crisis of 2109. As of December 2110, the Nyx Alliance controls 24 celestial objects.

Names of Celestial Objects Controlled

Nyx (Gas Giant)
Oizys (Large Moon)
Moros (Large Moon)
Oneiroi (Large Moon)
Momus (Medium Moon)
Ker (Medium Moon)
Hesperides (Medium Moon)
Hemera (Medium Moon)
Rhamnousia (Medium Moon)
Eris (Small Moon)
Androktasiai (Small Moon)
Dysnomia (Small Moon)
Horkos (Small Moon)
Hysminai (Small Moon)
Limos (Small Moon)
Machai (Small Moon)
Phonoi (Small Moon)
Ponus (Small Moon)
Atropos (Lagrange Station L1)
Clotho (Lagrange Station L4)
Lachesis (Lagranage Station L5)

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Confederation of outer worlds
“the rocks”, “the fleet-kingdom”, “Azéma’s empire”, “greater Charon”

Founding: 2110
Capital:
National: Ferryman’s rest (Charon)
Hecate polity: Stormwatch (Scilla)
Population: TBA
Colors: blue and white
Military: The Confederal armed forces (many smaller semi independent militaries and paramilitaries exist in the nation besides it)

The confederation of outer worlds is a militaristic semi democratic nation formed from the chaos around Hecate and Charon after the Elysium Kessler Crisis of 2109. Hecate had a large military presence around it which without a central command lead to individual planets being taken over by warlords fighting for control, leading to what’s known as the Hecate crisis. Meanwhile Charon’s leadership relied on authoritarianism and oppression to control it’s populus, which soon lead to revolution and the establishment of a directorate to govern the dwarf planet. One of the directors, Jean-Luc Azéma, who was well liked by the people, made a gamble and made a move for his home moon, Scilla, taking it over and with his newfound power declaring himself Consul of Charon. His promises of peace and prosperity appealed to the people of the moons Hecate, leading to multiple moons being taken over rapidly trough the mix of military power and revolution. Multiple minor moons in other systems too have sworn fealty to him in exchange for protection.

As it stands the confederation is armed with a large, loyal navy and fueled by the fusion mines of Charon, with some considering it a major power on the rise. But only time will tell that.

Names of celestial objects controlled:

(Note: stormfire gave me a discount on Pluto to allow me to get more minor moons)

Charon (dwarf planet)
Pluto (dwarf planet)

Around hecate:
Scilla (large moon)
Medea (large moon)
Absyrtus (large moon)
Circe (minor moon)
Empusa (minor moon)

Around Erebus:
Metis (minor moon)
Poros (minor moon)

Around Acheron:
Askalaphos (minor moon)
Orphane (minor moon)

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Provisional Government of Asphodel
Asphodel Junta, Asphodel Clique, The Loyalists

Founding - 2109
Capital - New Elysium
Orbital Polity (includes all the moons) - Venera
Population - 3.7 billion
Colors - blue and orange
Military - Asphodel Volunteer Army

A week after the Elysium Kessler Crisis, Asphodel declared independence. A day later, an Elysian Admiral, George Vandire, who was spending a holiday with his family there, rallied the local military and couped the separatist government. He declared the planet loyal to the Federation of Central States, proclaiming himself the Grand Marshall. Over the next three months he managed to bring any rebellious cities and units under the control of his new regime and asserted its control over the planet’s four moons, Veles, Rod, Cocytus and Lethe as well as a major space station, Venera. The state has been in the state of martial law ever since, with the government considering themselves in the state of war with any separatist state. But as no attack has come as of yet, many are considering stepping away this aggressive stance. As a result of these policies, the area has become an island of stability and a safe haven for any FCS loyalists from across the system, with already thousands migrating there.

Names of Celestial Objects Controlled

Asphodel (rocky planet)
Veles (medium moon)
Rod (small moon)
Cocytus (small moon)
Lethe (small moon)
Venera (celestial station)

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Commonwealth of Katen and the Inner Acheron system

Founding - 2109
Capital - Anaka City, Katen
Population - 125 million.
Colors - Blue and white.
Military - Navy of the Commonwealth

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The Commonwealth of Katen and the inner Acheron system is an isolationist nation that formed in the inner Acheron system, after the Elysium Kessler Crisis. They barely communicate with other nations, and keep to themselves.
Names of Celestial Objects Controlled
Around Acheron:
Katen (Large moon)
Aneta (Large moon)
Urana (Medium moon)
Katia (Medium moon)

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Federal Republic of Cerberus
Cerberus, FRC

Founding - 2088
Capital - Achinsk
Population - 253 million
Colors - Green, white
Military - Federal Defense Forces of Cerberus

In 2043, when the Socialist Union of Independent States (which were most definitely not independent) expanded their space program to include long-term colonization, Cerberus was the first target of colonization due to its habitable atmosphere and close distance. After the program was established and became self-sufficient, millions from the SUIS traveled–some willingly, some not–to Cerberus seeking the vague notion of “freedom” and “prosperity.” More colonies were planned, but the space program was halted when the SUIS collapsed in 2088, and Cerberus became an independent state. Its growth post-collapse was supported by the states created on Elysium in the wake of the collapse, but its growth through immigration never reached the heights it had before.

The Federal Republic of Cerberus held its first elections in 2089. While the FRC’s first few years were rocky, a single party dominating the elections and consolidating power, a military coup in 2099 and subsequent redemocratization by the military by 2106 led to a more stable and diverse political scene flourishing. Elections to the Grand Diet of Cerberus were held in 2107 and must be held again by 2112.

The SUIS initiated a terraforming program in 2067 on Cerberus. As Cerberus already had a hospitable atmosphere, the SUIS’ program just needed to get life to persist on the planet, which occurred when plants were able to be sustainable on the planet in 2074. Cerberus was found to have life (basic microbial life) at the beginning of colonization, but no health risks were later posed.

Cerberus and the asteroids around it are rich in minerals nearly mined out in former SUIS regions, which provided a steady stream of raw materials for manufacturing in former SUIS countries (particularly manufacturing capital goods). After independence, Cerberus also began to focus on manufacturing itself.

About half of Cerberus’ population is focused in major urban centers, the largest of which being the capital Achinsk with a population of ten million. Most of the land area of Cerberus is rural, and oceans and land have about a 50-50 split of the surface of the planet.

Names of Celestial Objects Controlled

Cerberus (dwarf planet)
Cerberus Station, in orbit of Cerebus. Main port of entry for immigrants and primary shipyard. To the inhabitants of Cerebus, it is generally just known as “the [space] station.”
Novodomami, an asteroid colony in Tartarus.

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Free Stations of Exadel
Exadel, Free Stations, Free Ports

Founding - 2044 (Federation Charter), 2109 (Declared)
Capital - Exadel Station, Elysium 1st Lagrange
Population - 25 Million
Colors - Dark Green, Light Grey
Military - Exadel Militia

The Free Stations of Exadel is a collection of stations, colonies, and other assorted groups controlling parts of space around Elysium’s Lagrange Points, three colonies in Tarturus, and parts of Free Space inbetween Asphodel and Elysium. Exadel Starport was initially placed in High Elysium Orbit prior to 2109, when it moved into LP1 following the EKC. As of December 2110, the Free Stations of Exadel controls 9 artificial objects.

Names of Celestial Objects Controlled

Elysium LPs
Exadel Station (Lagrange Station, 1st)
Deluge Mooring Site (Lagrange Station, 2nd)
Calliope Starport (Lagrange Station, 3rd)

Tarturus Belt
Clio Asteroid Colonies (Tarturus Colony)
Euterpe Military Outpost (Tarturus Colony)
Thalia Manufacturer Station (Station)

Free Space (Elysium-Asphodel)
Melpomene Hauling Outpost (Station)
Gale Mooring Site (Station)
Squall Mooring Site (Station)

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Circe Confederacy
The Confederacy

Founding - 2109 (Revolt)
Capital - Kifodel, Circe’s Rock
Population - 120,000
Colors - Pink, White
Military - Armed Forces of Confederacy
Namesake - Circe, Enchantress and Minor Goddess

A midsystem polity, the Circe Confederacy is a direct democracy based out of Circe’s Rock, in Thantos’ fifth Lagrange Point. Former colonies of the Tempest Securities Corporation, they declared independence in the wake of the Elysium Kessler Crisis when local workers revolted against the colony’s leadership. A few days later, Confederate aligned elements stormed Monsoon Mooring Site, an anchorage for TSC Vessels. As of December 2110, the Circe Confederacy controls two celestial objects and two artificial objects.

Names of Celestial Objects Controlled

Thantos Lagrange Point 5

Circe’s Rock (Asteroid Colony)
Perses Station (Station)
Aeëtes Colonies (Asteroid Colony)

Free Space (Thantos-Keres)

Monsoon Mooring Site (Station)

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